Tuesday 7 August 2012

BON JOUR MES AMIS

Hello Violets!

Sorry for the long delay - yet again in blogging. 

You may remember when Jo was doing her bird project I made this little birdie, the Lesser Spotted Tattered, with the crazy red eyes .......

Does it still sit on your desk Jo?

Last week, from Tuesday to Sunday I was at Les Soeurs Anglaises with Becky, Jone and Oolie for a few heavenly days of R&R.  More posts will follow from us all about our makes and the fun we had - it was a truly uplifting, inspiring few days that we shared in the lovely studio L'Espace - many, many thanks to Katie and Mike letting us have the use of the studio and rooms for our stay.

Amongst some things I took to finish off was a donkey brooch I made whilst on the second Hens Teeth workshop at Weston Park, near Stafford - I cant recommend Viv's workshops enough,
its such a great day out, sewing in a lovely 'hice' in lovely 'grinds' with a great bunch of women each time - and as if thats not enough, theres cake!  Here is the finished brooch ....
I just posted my second lot of haberdashery brooches and another little paper mache donkey -  on tinkeringbythesea.blogspot.com - please take a look.

Hope everyone is well and happy!  Taylor, sorry not to have been in touch since West Dean, its been a crazy busy time as you can imagine but I did enjoy the time spent with you on Julie's course.  Im getting back on track and have sent a bijou treat for you home with Jone so expect mail soon.

As soon as I have sorted out pictures will post my french finds and the things I made last week and Im sure Becky, Jone and Oolie will be doing the same.  We thought of you in France.

Love to All
xx Di


4 comments:

  1. He's still on my shelf Di! with a friend and my birdie vintage tin. Wish I could add a photo here but can't so will post it next. So envious of you girls, but followed Becky's photos and I reckon you guys went into the same vintage seller we were in on one of our days in town in 2010 when I found some lovely French fabrics. Hope you had a really nice time. I want to get back there one day. x

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    1. Excellent Jo - I'm glad it still has a perch with you! It was the same shop and the same hat! We had such a lovely time just working together, a bit of shopping of course, lots of sewing and crafting - it was so relaxed and happy and Katie joined us too - we all loved it. I'm sure u will make it back to France and hope its soon! Xxdi

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  2. Oh so much fun. Wish I had been there. Can't wait to see more photos.

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  3. Hi Taylor! It was great fun - I thought u might like this brooch! Adding toy donkey kingdom still! Your treat is coming to u from Sweden as becky borrowed it for a few photos before it comes to u - I know you will like it! Xxdi

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